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La Brocanterie

Gouville-sur-Mer, Manche
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 82 99 46 58
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From
£250 - £500
per night

From
£1800 - £5000
per week

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

9 beds

4 bedrooms

Sleeps 10

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

A brilliant marriage of old stone, modern design and reclaimed timbers, the U-shaped Normandy farmhouse is so cleverly linked that you don’t notice the joins. The pebbled courtyard on one side, the pool and deck on the other send light through generous windows onto the squishy sofas, distressed brocante, glorious timber gallery and gilt frames (James dealt in antiques and still can’t resist collecting) of the huge living area which feels both luxuriously sophisticated and totally relaxed.

The kitchen is filled with everything the modern cook could want and James leaves an unusually generous welcome basket. You can keep an eye on the children in the pool while rustling up that feast of local specialities. The double rooms are lovely, downstairs in contemporary style, upstairs more romantically antique, and bathrooms have good-sized showers.

You’ll find bikes waiting so venture out to explore markets, beaches, pretty towns.

We think you'll love

All the space indoors for multi-generational holidays where you won't feel on top of one another
Being so near to the beach but well away from the crowds
Cycling along quiet roads, visiting antique markets, feeling like a local

You should know

No dogs
The pool has an electric hard roller shutter which will keep it secure from children under 5

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £250
Weekly price: from £1800
Damage deposit: £500

1 House for 10: From £2509 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 5pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 7 nights. Short breaks available.
Closed: Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Restaurants 4km.

Reviews

An absolutely superb villa. Really well equipped and super comfortable for a big group. The decor is unique and has a very cool vibe. The pool was awesome. The owner is really responsive and a lovely person who sorts any and everything. Definitely would recommend.

Jeremy, London May 2023

A lovely house for a week with family and friends. Bedrooms adapted to all ages, antiques galore, lots of games for the kids, and bikes for trips to the beach.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Dec 2022

La Brocanterie was a fabulous find and suited our needs perfectly. We were a party of six and the facilities suited all. My 11 year old grandson loved the pool and the pool table whilst his grandparents enjoyed the peace and quiet of other rooms in the house. James has thought of everything in the way of facilities and equipment and we will most definitely be back.

Chris, Beaconsfield Jul 2022

We had a great holiday here. The house is comfortable and really well equipped. There was a huge amount of great books, games and toys. The owner was very welcoming and helpful but without being intrusive. The area was lovely, and we enjoyed the morning croissants as well as visiting the beach and Boa on the beach. I would gladly recommend this place and house to my friends.

Jason, Muir Of Ord Jun 2022

We loved our week at La Brocanterie which exceeded our expectations. We received a very warm welcome from James, both when making our booking and when we arrived, including some edible goodies. The property is perfect for a family, whatever the weather. We particularly enjoyed the pool, with wafts of lavender from the nearby flowerbeds. The kitchen has everything you could need. We also made good use of the games and puzzles that were available which made for some fun family moments. Hope we'll be coming back in the future as there is so much more we'd like to explore nearby.

Joanna, Charpont Jul 2021

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're just 5kms from the coast so you can buy mussels and oysters direct from the growers, or eat moules frites washed down with local wine at one of many restaurants and pop-up shacks in the summer. Spend a day in Granville - the Old Town has museums and galleries and you can visit Christian Dior's house. Play golf, ride a horse along the beach, try sand yachting or simply laze by the pool.

Local points of interest from James Mayhew

If La Brocanterie is too big for your group, or already booked; Dont despair! Take a look at my other Gite, (new to Sawdays this year, 2023), La Reverie, with three double bedrooms(en suite), private pool, hot tub, playroom, officially 5* rated.
La Cale, everyone's favourite beach shack for the best moules frites and sausages is 10 mins away. Get a table outside with your feet in the sand, and watch the the sunset. Or try the BOA, a pop up bar at Gouville beach for great tapas, beers and cocktails
For a bit of brocante visit La Cle du Temps. (10 mins away A huge 'Depôt Vente' full of anything and everything used and quirky .. New things arrive every day. Prices are reduced on all items regularly until they sell. My guests adore going here!
If you're coming to this part of France you'll already know about its history.. La B is ideally placed for day trips to Mt St Michel, the landing beaches, the Bayeux tapestry, the Cite de la Mer (visit a nuclear submarine!), And masses more
Take one of La B's bikes and bicycle to the village for your baguette & croissants, or go for a leisurely ride. The local area is flat and has plenty of recommended routes to follow.
Plenty of activities abound, from playgrounds, mini golf and pedaloes, to horse riding on the beach, sand yachting, kite surfing, stand up boarding, tennis, golf, bungy jumping, forest adventures, paint ball, laser game, karting; something for everyone.

Introducing

James Mayhew

James is friendly and welcoming. He's been living in Normandy for very many years and has lots of in-depth regional knowledge. He worked in finance, then became an antiques dealer and now concentrates on running the gites and making sure you have the best time.

La Brocanterie

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

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Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

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Reviews

The neighbourhood

James Mayhew

La Brocanterie

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

James Mayhew

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